tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60604406348611734082018-11-04T13:27:30.492-08:00Winston County Sheriff Winston County, Ms. Sheriff's DepartmentWilliam McCullynoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-83802565210991277002017-12-15T15:04:00.001-08:002017-12-15T15:04:22.032-08:00Winston County Sheriff Warns Public of Scam EffortsWinston County Sheriff Jason Pugh has issued a warning for local residents concerning several scam attempts across the county in the last few days. On at&nbsp; least three occasions in various parts of the county, two black males have approached residents at their homes and requested money. The men have used several stories that include the death of a loved one or a sick child that needed assistance in an effort to obtain money.<br /><br />Two separate vehicles may have been used by the men - including a small white Chevrolet pickup and a black Lincoln Town car.<br /><br />Residents are requested to report any suspicious activity and record a license plate number if possible. Contact the Winston County Sheriff's Office at 662-773-5881.<br /><div><br /></div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-21966084117857342822017-12-06T07:38:00.002-08:002017-12-06T07:38:53.552-08:00NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR SURPLUS PROPERTYThe Board of Supervisors of Winston County, Mississippi will receive plainly marked, sealed and identified competitive bids to be filed with the Chancery Clerk at the Winston County Courthouse, Louisville, Mississippi, until ten o'clock (10:00) on Monday, December 18, 2017, and opened immediately thereafter, for the following firearm lot consisting of the following items:<br /><br />1. Seized weapons<br />2. 5 Glock 35 40 cal pistols<br />3. 1 Clock 22 40 pistol<br /><br />ONLY LICENSED FFL DEALERS MAY APPLY.<br /><br />More information may be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office at 662-773-5881.<br /><br />THE WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WAIVE ANY FORMALITIES WHEN DETERMINING THE HIGHEST OR BEST BID. THE HIGHEST BIDDER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MOVING INVENTORY AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE NOTICE OF BID AWARD.<br /><br />WINSTON COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY ANY OR ALL BIDS PLACED.William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-26972838929974817502017-11-27T13:34:00.001-08:002017-11-27T13:34:12.491-08:00Concealed Carry Class - Dec. 9Winston County Sheriffs Dept. will host another Concealed Carry Class on Saturday, December 9 at the Winston County Courthouse from 8am-5pm. All that want to attend need to go by the sheriffs office and pick up an application. If you have any questions you can get up with Firearms Instructor David McCool or Sheriff Jason Pugh.The cost of the class is $80.00William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-10543940147538820422017-09-12T14:34:00.002-07:002017-09-12T14:34:43.064-07:00Winston Co Sheriff Investigators Searching for SuspectThe Winston County Sheriff's Dept. is asking the public for assistance in locating Lance Earnest, 31<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ASaHig6Whjs/WbhQHtCGwEI/AAAAAAAAqcM/IvHUCKLusDYQgW-3KYtLMqrIFpllvDj_QCLcBGAs/s1600/Lance%2BEarnest2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1348" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ASaHig6Whjs/WbhQHtCGwEI/AAAAAAAAqcM/IvHUCKLusDYQgW-3KYtLMqrIFpllvDj_QCLcBGAs/s320/Lance%2BEarnest2.jpg" width="269" /></a></div>y.o.a. Earnest is wanted in connection with an early Sunday morning shooting at a local nightclub in Winston County. Earnest allegedly shot a Security Guard at the Spotlight Lounge in Winston County. Earnest is believed to be in or around Philadelphia, MS but also has ties in Jackson, MS. If anyone has information of his whereabouts, please contact Winston County Sheriff's Dept. or Chief Investigator Connie D. Hampton at&nbsp;<a href="tel:(662)%20773-5881">(662) 773-5881</a>&nbsp;or contact Winston County Crime Stoppers at&nbsp;<a href="tel:(662)%20773-9999">(662) 773-9999</a>.<br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J-_oBslNeAw/WbhQhACdrKI/AAAAAAAAqcQ/8n2W5KmHZAspL0bmEEsSWLuFcaawbZJnwCLcBGAs/s1600/Lance%2BEarnest1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1257" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J-_oBslNeAw/WbhQhACdrKI/AAAAAAAAqcQ/8n2W5KmHZAspL0bmEEsSWLuFcaawbZJnwCLcBGAs/s320/Lance%2BEarnest1.jpg" width="251" /></a>Earnest had a beard at the time of the shooting but it may have been removed. This photo shows a clean shaven Earnest.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-59332047163334757352017-03-30T10:06:00.005-07:002017-03-30T10:06:55.165-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hgKWVrruKUY/WLRcwurpkOI/AAAAAAAAmus/z0B4gTQqpsEQHCwLxjaBg8v-1YByKO1AQCLcB/s320/IMG_20170227_104855.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot;;">The Winston County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance in locating Johnathan Keith Stafford wanted for questioning in connection with a number of burglaries in the county, including several in the Nanih Waiya area. Stafford from the Preston area is a white male, 32 years old, 180 lbs and 5' 10" tall. He is known to drive a black Dodge Journey. If you have information as to his location please contact the Winston County Sheriff's office at 662-773-5881 or Winston Co. Crime Stoppers at 662-773-9999.</span></div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-89564124231068008362016-12-15T08:22:00.001-08:002016-12-15T08:22:50.320-08:00Merry Christmas From The Winston Co. Sheriff's Department<iframe width="500" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FUiOl1ODmsw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-71275539693141707442016-07-08T13:09:00.001-07:002016-07-08T13:09:40.600-07:00The Winston County Sheriff's Junior Deputy GraduationThe Winston County Sheriff's Junior Deputy Program concluded on Friday evening, July 1 as graduates took the "oath of office" and received their certificates as Jr. Deputies. The week long program for kids from age 6-12 was held at the South Louisville Baptist Church where kids had the opportunity to learn and experience about law enforcement, fire prevention, emergency management, wildlife law enforcement and nutrition from officers and volunteers from the Ms. Highway Patrol, the Louisville Fire Department, emergency management personnel, Ms. Game and Fish Officers and Winston County Extension personnel.<br /><br />Officers Mark Gregory and Jimmy Lovorn conducted the classes and Sheriff Jason Pugh indicated that the program was such a success and a pleasure not only for the kids but also the officers that plans are in the works to continue the program and possibly expand it. Graduation ceremonies took place in the courtroom of the Winston County Courthouse.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jUvlYFi4owI" width="560"></iframe></div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-27380706849778775352016-06-07T12:06:00.002-07:002016-06-07T12:10:09.931-07:00Join Our Junior Deputy Academy -June 27-July1<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XVN0wvvFSXo/V1cbJc-C5PI/AAAAAAAAglM/F4Yfs1HQ4dosE3usS2FiTRpEIKC8Y7WwwCLcB/s1600/jrdeputy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XVN0wvvFSXo/V1cbJc-C5PI/AAAAAAAAglM/F4Yfs1HQ4dosE3usS2FiTRpEIKC8Y7WwwCLcB/s320/jrdeputy.jpg" width="277" /></a>The Winston County Sheriff's Office will be hosting the 2016<br />Junior Deputy Sheriff Academy from June 27 til July 1. The program will be held at South Louisville Baptist Church Life Center from 8:00 til 12:00 noon from Monday, July 27 through Thursday and a special graduation ceremony will be held in the Winston County Courthouse in the Courtroom at 6:00 pm on Friday, July 1.<br /><br />All boys and girls between the ages of 6 - 12 are invited to attend. The registration fee is $25 per child and includes the cost of a t-shirt and refreshments. Registration forms can be picked up at the Winston County Sheriff's Office at the Courthouse.William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-28088671001104503482016-04-16T07:30:00.000-07:002016-04-16T07:30:22.152-07:00Correctional Facility Audit (reprint from WinstonWebNews)<br /><br />“I really appreciate our staff – I would put them up against any correctional facility staff in the state.”<br /><br />Winston Choctaw County Regional Correctional Facility (WCCRCF) Warden Neal Higgason applauded his team for their work as representatives of the American Correctional Association completed an onsite audit of the facility on Thursday.<br /><br />The results of the audit were very positive and were disclosed in a final public meeting at the prison on Thursday morning. Members of the Board of Supervisors, facility staff and media were present as Ray Tamminga of ACA spoke in glowing terms about the facility and the findings of the three auditors who had reviewed over 450 compliance standards since Tuesday.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4CvJwbtRBS0/VxA-PBgk5hI/AAAAAAAAeY8/qqFXAqGl3BUgtpJaHCCaI-T--z5QRhOAwCLcB/s1600/DSC_0306.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4CvJwbtRBS0/VxA-PBgk5hI/AAAAAAAAeY8/qqFXAqGl3BUgtpJaHCCaI-T--z5QRhOAwCLcB/s400/DSC_0306.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 19.2px; text-align: center;">Ray Tamminga speaks about ACA audit findings</td></tr></tbody></table>Tamminga indicated that all mandatory standards had been met and that 392 out of 395 secondary standards had also been met resulting in a 99.2 % compliance rate. ACA requires a 90% compliance rate for recertification. The three non compliant issues involved programs available to inmates and ACA recognized that these issues were in some ways tied to funding limitations.<br /><br />Tamminga noted the support of the community and the hospitality shown the auditors and expressed appreciation to see the local community, the Board of Supervisors, the Ms Department of Corrections and local media’s interest in the facility.<br /><br />Other members of the audit team expressed appreciation as well.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ftj84uQJIGE/VxA9QiskNoI/AAAAAAAAeY4/gRkGGy-nElUcCrdNJsr72QcAAG2viwnYACKgB/s1600/DSC_0304.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ftj84uQJIGE/VxA9QiskNoI/AAAAAAAAeY4/gRkGGy-nElUcCrdNJsr72QcAAG2viwnYACKgB/s400/DSC_0304.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 19.2px; text-align: center;">Winston County Sheriff Jason Pugh<br />&nbsp;with Warden Higgason</td></tr></tbody></table><br />“It takes a lot to get prepared for an audit. Overall we were very impressed with everything we’ve seen, the positive attitude and the professional staff. It’s a tough job. People have bad days but not here. It’s very refreshing to see that… obviously you are doing the best you can with the resources you have.”<br /><br />The auditors thanked Sheriff Jason Pugh and Warden Higgason for their efforts and particularly singled out Assistant Warden Patricia Whitcomb for her assistance and preparation.<br /><br />Sheriff Pugh was pleased with the results as well. “It was excellent and I’m pleased with the score that our facility attained. The staff was very thorough and did an incredible job. The auditors pointed out some things that we may want to do and we’ve already started to put some stuff in place to handle any problems. I’m very proud of Warden Higgason and Asst. Warden Whitcomb. They’ve done a tremendous job.”<br /><br />Accreditation is completed every three years at correctional facilities across the country. Final accreditation must be approved by the ACA Board. This will take place in August in Boston as a facility representative will attend a final hearing.William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-20838781199821265592016-04-14T18:26:00.002-07:002016-04-14T18:26:58.486-07:00Thank You!!(reprint from WinstonWebNews)<br />Winston County Sheriff’s Deputies will soon be fully<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-COWym4MVw4k/Vw1OYd5C2yI/AAAAAAAAeSg/MyYQ5z4b_LoWQWLLFYl8RQKYsCwwuaHTACLcB/s1600/5a104f82-a8a9-49d7-9052-97fe6b0d4ba0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-COWym4MVw4k/Vw1OYd5C2yI/AAAAAAAAeSg/MyYQ5z4b_LoWQWLLFYl8RQKYsCwwuaHTACLcB/s400/5a104f82-a8a9-49d7-9052-97fe6b0d4ba0.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 19.2px; text-align: center;">Sheriff Pugh w Judy Sanders at Winston Academy<br />to thank students for their fundraising efforts</td></tr></tbody></table>equipped&nbsp;with new protective vests and body cameras thanks to the generosity and support of the community. What began as a casual discussion in a meeting at Poplar Flat Baptist Church led to a fundraising effort that included several area churches, students at Winston Academy, private citizens and the Sheriff’s Citizen’s Advisory Board.<br /><br />It only took a few months to gather the necessary funds (almost $5000) to purchase 8 body armor vests for all fulltime deputies on staff. Additional funds have also been collected to purchase a sufficient number of body cameras for all personnel as well. The purchase and implementation of 8 cameras should be complete within the next month at a cost of around $7000.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--RIfPYmBDQ0/Vw1O2lIeTDI/AAAAAAAAeSo/n3I58C_NqzE1Pudsj3a5qkIeVmlx7F3ZACLcB/s1600/8737cd8f-67dc-4a45-8627-f76a7cb3e549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="354" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--RIfPYmBDQ0/Vw1O2lIeTDI/AAAAAAAAeSo/n3I58C_NqzE1Pudsj3a5qkIeVmlx7F3ZACLcB/s640/8737cd8f-67dc-4a45-8627-f76a7cb3e549.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 19.2px; text-align: center;">Winston Academy Students hear from Sheriff's Department&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br />Chief Deputy Keith Alexander said that the vests were needed because the existing body armor used by the Department was outdated and unsafe as well as significantly heavier than the new vests.<br /><br />“The way things are today, you never know what kind of situation<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-51VbFeNqPus/Vw1PLskPv-I/AAAAAAAAeSw/Hyk8Leryeic_Scr51enWhnvXtfgfgr0iwCLcB/s1600/1d7e9bbe-42f4-407a-b5e5-e09ac69a351c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="178" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-51VbFeNqPus/Vw1PLskPv-I/AAAAAAAAeSw/Hyk8Leryeic_Scr51enWhnvXtfgfgr0iwCLcB/s320/1d7e9bbe-42f4-407a-b5e5-e09ac69a351c.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 19.2px; text-align: center;">New lightweight protective vests to be<br />used by WCSO</td></tr></tbody></table>that you are walking into… you just don’t know what’s on people’s mind now and it’s dangerous for our officers.”<br /><br />Alexander noted that without the donations, the purchases of equipment would not likely have been possible as county budgets are limited.<br /><br />Once provided, it will be county policy for all full time deputies to wear the protective vests and body cameras while on duty.<br /><br />Sheriff Jason Pugh thanked the community for their support – “It is amazing. We couldn’t be more proud of our community for helping to buy equipment that could possibly save the lives of our officers. The effort spread like wildfire across the community and before we knew it- the money was there. We had been working on the purchase of body cameras through our Citizen’s Advisory Board and through CrimeStoppers but we didn’t know that we would have the funds to purchase all of our needed body cameras.”<br /><br />Judy Sanders, a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church and a teacher at Winston Academy was integral to the fundraising effort. After the church pledged to raise funds, Sanders received permission from Winston Academy to undertake fundraising efforts as a community project. Students raised approximately $1400 toward the needs.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-plNIBG24bsQ/Vw1PnZJxWLI/AAAAAAAAeS0/XkCoR3P8DLEs16meFOVya1RFwALpIVC9gCLcB/s1600/7885a920-c6c6-41c1-9123-ad2ecf0214ae.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="354" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-plNIBG24bsQ/Vw1PnZJxWLI/AAAAAAAAeS0/XkCoR3P8DLEs16meFOVya1RFwALpIVC9gCLcB/s640/7885a920-c6c6-41c1-9123-ad2ecf0214ae.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 19.2px; text-align: center;">Sheriff Chief Deputy Keith Alexander &nbsp;(front left) Judy Sanders (front center) and<br />Sheriff Jason Pugh (front right) with members of Poplar Flat Baptist Church</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Said Sanders, “ That’s just good Winston County Spirit. We are a good community, we have fine people here. We have a wonderful church family, we love each other. We grow together, we pray together and that’s what keeps us together.”<br /><br />As others became aware of the efforts, funds began to come from churches and individuals including: Poplar Flat, South Louisville Baptist, Antioch Baptist and Ellison Ridge Baptist as well as Gerald Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Buster Moody, Leslie Charlton and Brenda Miles, in addition to CrimeStoppers and the Sheriff’s Advisory Board.<br /><br />The protective vests are already onsite and will be disbursed to deputies immediately. Cameras will be ordered in the near future and should be available in approximately a month.</div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-74720816818219718012016-01-13T15:22:00.000-08:002016-01-13T15:22:23.183-08:00Thank You Air Comm, LLC!We would like to thank Air Comm, LLC, Total Tower Service representative, Doug Thomas for donating new badges to the Sheriff's Department.William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-83609005494321646252015-12-11T11:04:00.000-08:002015-12-11T11:04:22.159-08:00Sullivan Now Certified Part-Time Deputy<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WbxwE99o3g8/VijqdWDKahI/AAAAAAAAam8/lnzHEcr18YM/s1600/unnamed.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WbxwE99o3g8/VijqdWDKahI/AAAAAAAAam8/lnzHEcr18YM/s400/unnamed.png" width="225" /></a>David Sullivan recently completed a 10 week training program in Columbus for law enforcement. Officers are trained in firearms, tazor, and pepper spray as well as legal requirements and issues.<br /><br />Sullivan served as a volunteer after the 2014 tornado and remained with the department as a part-time deputy. &nbsp;Said Sheriff Jason Pugh, "We have been very impressed with the school in Columbus." We have had other officers go through the school and it has been very beneficial. We are pleased that David has received his training and he is a certified part-time officer.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /></div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-6199348810711929532015-12-11T11:03:00.000-08:002015-12-11T11:03:51.334-08:00Seeking Info on BurglariesThe Winston County Sheriff's Department is asking the public for information on a pair of burglaries that occurred on December 2 on Sturgis Road near Highway 25. Two homes were burglarized and a television and money were taken. A witness identified a gold midsize car in the area at the time.<br /><br />Oktibbeha CountyAuthorities also reported similar burglaries near the same time in the Craig Springs area.<br /><br />If you have any information related to this case please contact Winston County CrimeStoppers at 662-773-9999 or the Winston County Sheriff's Office at 662-773-5881.William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-5185313239036183822015-12-04T07:29:00.001-08:002015-12-11T11:04:02.808-08:00Arrest Has Been Made For The Mali's Store Burglary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fv6vjrn64Ho/VmGw7WypngI/AAAAAAAAbok/MdxMkMLVFWY/s1600/IMG_0140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fv6vjrn64Ho/VmGw7WypngI/AAAAAAAAbok/MdxMkMLVFWY/s320/IMG_0140.JPG" width="246" /></a></div>The Winston County Sheriff's Dept. has made an arrest in the September 15, 2015 business burglary of Mali's Store on Hwy 25 South, Louisville. Eric Shinall, a 38 yr. old black male of Jackson, MS has been charged with business burglary. Video surveillance from the store at the time of the burglary led to Shinall as a suspect in this incident. Shinall is currently being held in the Rankin County Jail on similar charges in that county.William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-15149667771046705472015-09-15T13:37:00.003-07:002015-09-15T13:37:41.854-07:00The Winston County Sheriff''s Office is investigating an early Tuesday morning break-in and robbery at Mali's Grocery on Hwy 25 South in Winston County. &nbsp;The robbery occurred around 3:00 am when three individuals driving a white Dodge Charger (probably a 1998 model) used a rock to break the glass door on the south side of the building. Cigarettes, phone chargers, lighters and other miscellaneous items were taken.<br /><br />The three men wore bandanas over their faces and the tag of the vehicle was masked. They are believed to be two African American males and either a light skinned African American or Latino male. One individual can be seen here with tattoos on his left arm and hand. The tattoo on the hand appears to read "ERIC"<br /><br />If you have any information related to this case please contact Winston County CrimeStoppers at 662-773-9999 or the Winston County Sheriff's Office at 662-773-5881.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HuPc9Qct67M/VfiBhplWqDI/AAAAAAAAZmg/Xqe5YoosA1g/s1600/malirobbery915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HuPc9Qct67M/VfiBhplWqDI/AAAAAAAAZmg/Xqe5YoosA1g/s400/malirobbery915.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-53665346719084343092015-09-08T12:11:00.003-07:002015-09-08T12:13:45.282-07:00Winston County Sheriff's Department Investigating Theft on Shuqualak RoadThe Winston County Sheriff's office responded to a breaking and entering in the 700 block of Shuqualak Rd. on September 8. &nbsp;A contractor at the home reported the incident after a 6x12 Deep Blue work trailer with building supplies including 4x4,1x2, 2x6, and decking boards and two interior doors. &nbsp;Also stolen was a 695 Nova Paint Sprayer. &nbsp;The contractor stated that the trailer was dropped off at the site on the evening on 9/17/15. &nbsp;Estimated value of the theft is over $3900. &nbsp;Any one with information on this crime should contact the Winston County Sheriff's Department at 662-773-5881 or Winston County Crime Stoppers at 662-773-9999.William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-56130213005112482222015-09-01T11:09:00.001-07:002015-09-01T11:09:29.343-07:00Concealed Carry Class-Sept 19Winston County Sheriffs Dept. will host another Concealed Carry Class on Saturday, September 19 at the Annex building on North Court Street from 8am-5pm all that want to attend need to go by the sheriffs office and pick up an application .We will only be taking the first 25 applications after that the other applications will be held for another class on October 24.If you have any questions you can get up with Firearms Instructor David McCool or Sheriff Jason Pugh.The cost of the class is $80.00William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-38395868921302857452015-07-14T14:54:00.003-07:002015-07-14T14:54:50.072-07:00Sheriff Investigators Work Home BurglarySheriff Department investigators are working leads on a home burglary that occurred on July 7 on Arnett Road in the county. According to the homeowner, the theft likely occurred sometime in the early afternoon hours on Tuesday between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Entrance was gained through the back door of the residence.<br /><br />Items taken included a SIG p250 pistol, 32 Smith &amp; Wesson pistol, Dell laptop, MacBook Pro laptop, a jewelry box with costume jewelry and a camo bed cover. Investigators have the serial numbers of these items.<br /><br />If you have any information on this crime, contact Winston County CrimeStoppers at 662-773-9999 or the Winston County Sheriff's Office at 662-773-5881.<br /><div><br /></div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-58694377085283095752015-07-07T08:53:00.004-07:002015-07-07T08:53:40.759-07:00Traffic Stop Yields Drugs/WeaponsWinston County Sheriff Deputies made a stop of a suspicious vehicle on Sunday night (July 5) that netted drugs and weapons. Deputies stopped a suspicious vehicle on McBrayer Road near Hwy 490 and found a quantity of crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, various drug paraphenalia, a sawed-off shotgun w 40 rounds of buckshot and an assortment of knives and pipes. &nbsp;The driver of the vehicle, Michael Shafer, was taken into custody and charged with probation violation - possession of a firearm. He was also charged with felony possession of meth and drug paraphenalia. Shafer was on parole from charges in the New Albany area and is currently in custody at the WCCRCF. &nbsp;A nine month old child was in the vehicle at the time of the arrest.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ldq81kld9rU/VZv11hQlntI/AAAAAAAAW-E/LERdOnJ3coI/s1600/sheriff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ldq81kld9rU/VZv11hQlntI/AAAAAAAAW-E/LERdOnJ3coI/s400/sheriff.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-83788854293175964142015-05-27T08:46:00.002-07:002015-05-31T15:40:41.619-07:00Searching for Owner of Lost/Stolen Camera<b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">OWNER HAS BEEN LOCATED!! THANK YOU &nbsp;</span></b><br /><br />Olive Branch Law Enforcement advised the Winston County Sheriff's Office that a camera and some softball equipment had recently been recovered in the Olive Branch area. &nbsp;Officials believe these items had been stolen and are looking for information and the rightful owners.<br /><br />Photos on the camera and other information indicate that the owner may have a connection to Winston County, Louisville or Winston Academy. If you have lost or had a camera stolen in the last few months, please contact the Winston County Sheriff's Office for more information at 662-773-5881.<br /><br />if you have information concerning the possible theft of these items and wish to remain anonymous, call Winston County Crimestoppers at 662-773-9999.William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-36451129930661405512015-05-13T14:55:00.002-07:002015-05-13T14:55:28.445-07:00Sheriff Jason Pugh's NRA Handgun Class<div style="border: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8h3VMFhBZ_E/UUyDkpAdwmI/AAAAAAAAFiw/CwXpgVhuBTg/s1600/handgun2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8h3VMFhBZ_E/UUyDkpAdwmI/AAAAAAAAFiw/CwXpgVhuBTg/s1600/handgun2.jpg" /></a>Back by popular demand, the Winston County Sheriff's Office along with the Citizen's Advisory Board and the Board of County&nbsp;Supervisors will be sponsoring another NRA Handgun Class on Saturday, June 20. &nbsp;Class size is limited to 25.</div><div style="border: medium none;">Instructors will be Jonathan Peeples and David McCool,Certified Instructors along with Sheriff, Jason Pugh and Chief Deputy, Keith Alexander from Sheriff Department. &nbsp;Cost is $80 - this covers NRA booklet, targets, refreshment, etc.</div><div style="border: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border: medium none;">Class begins at 8:00 am at the Winston County Annex Building for classroom instruction. Lunch is on your own and afternoon training will be at the Winston/Choctaw Correctional Facility shooting range for live shooting of 70 rounds.</div><div style="border: medium none;"><br /></div>Participants must bring the following:<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><ul><li>Notepad and pen for notes</li><li>Personal handgun -<b>&nbsp;unloaded</b>.. This handgun will be inspected for safety puposes prior to being allowed on the firing range.</li><li>70 rounds of appropriate ammunition</li><li>Ear plugs</li><li>Shooting glasses or prescription glasses if needed</li><li>Proof of medical insurance</li></ul><div><b>Pre-registration and Payment must be completed at the Sheriff's Office in the Courthouse at least a week prior to the class.</b></div><div><ul><li>$80 cash or check</li><li>Make, model and caliber of handgun to be used</li><li>Proof of medical insurance</li><li>Complete a form listing emergency contact and phone #</li><li>Must sign a release of liability form releasing Winston County, Sheriff, WCCRCF and instructors from any liability damages.</li></ul><div>Spots will likely fill up fast and are limited to 25 students per class. For more info, contact this office at 662-773-5881.&nbsp;</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Completion of this class qualifies for an enhanced&nbsp;concealed carry permit. These permits are issued by the Ms. Highway Patrol and are subject to background check and approval.</div><div><br /></div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-72453851541062214642015-05-03T18:52:00.000-07:002015-05-03T18:54:25.383-07:00Sheriff's Office Participates in Safety TownThanks to the Louisville Pilot Club for allowing us to participate in Safety Town over the weekend. We had a great time, especially Cade, our K-9 officer. Great program!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oFT6cgFY550/VUbQ37IaiJI/AAAAAAAAUvU/WjMicmBMPto/s1600/DSC_0431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oFT6cgFY550/VUbQ37IaiJI/AAAAAAAAUvU/WjMicmBMPto/s1600/DSC_0431.JPG" height="267" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ToQKShjffbU/VUbQ4VliP1I/AAAAAAAAUvc/onu0NUfFCDE/s1600/DSC_0433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ToQKShjffbU/VUbQ4VliP1I/AAAAAAAAUvc/onu0NUfFCDE/s1600/DSC_0433.JPG" height="267" width="400" /></a></div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-13954255683088834082015-02-10T14:51:00.000-08:002015-04-13T15:21:53.614-07:00Local Law Enforcement Searching For Suspect<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4pX6THANBPY/VNqLRmE8WiI/AAAAAAAASe8/s8_m3sAxQJs/s1600/0210151603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4pX6THANBPY/VNqLRmE8WiI/AAAAAAAASe8/s8_m3sAxQJs/s1600/0210151603.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a><b><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Suspect Located!!</span></b>Winston County law enforcement is asking for the public's assistance in locating this individual. Nick Rush, born 7/24/1995 is wanted for questioning by the Neshoba County authorities for strong arm robbery.<br /><div><br /></div><div>&nbsp;Rush is a resident of Winston County and is known to have been in the area. &nbsp;If you have any information about Rush's whereabouts, please contact Winston Crimestoppers at 662-773-9999 or the Winston County Sheriff's Office at 662-773-5881.&nbsp;</div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-82628204975811772132015-02-03T15:16:00.001-08:002015-04-13T15:21:15.194-07:00Suspect Sought<b><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Suspect Captured!!!</span></b>Law enforcement officials are asking for the public's assistance in<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GpkVCB3Ev2A/VNFWLqae4JI/AAAAAAAASXM/wPB7scr3wX4/s1600/IMG_20150203_100407553_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GpkVCB3Ev2A/VNFWLqae4JI/AAAAAAAASXM/wPB7scr3wX4/s1600/IMG_20150203_100407553_HDR.jpg" height="320" width="229" /></a></div>locating a suspect wanted in connection with a felony pursuit that occurred on January 29.<br /><br />The Winston County Sheriff's Department is searching for Corneilous Henley, a black male, age 32. Henley is described as 5'8" and approximately 145-150 lbs with a distinctive right eye.<br /><br />On Thursday, January 29, deputies with the Winston County Sheriff's Department seized 41 grams of uncut cocaine after a search of a vehicle involved in a pursuit. The suspects involved ultimately ran from the vehicle and into surrounding woods. Information inside the vehicle and officer identification has led to the search for Henley.<br /><br />Henley is currently on probation from the Ms. Department of Corrections. If you have any information relating to Henley's whereabouts or this incident, contact the Winston County Sheriff's Department at 662-773-5881 or Winston County CrimeStoppers at 662-773-9999William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060440634861173408.post-87831071143858961352014-09-09T12:21:00.001-07:002014-09-09T12:21:13.743-07:00Sheriff's Office to Provide Enhanced Carry Handgun ClassBack by popular demand, the Winston County Sheriff's Office<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fvZJi3sk37g/VA9SOCoD7FI/AAAAAAAAP6k/icRm3rUPV2c/s1600/Gun-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fvZJi3sk37g/VA9SOCoD7FI/AAAAAAAAP6k/icRm3rUPV2c/s1600/Gun-8.jpg" height="219" width="320" /></a></div>along with the Citizen's Advisory Board and the Board of County&nbsp;Supervisors will be sponsoring another NRA Handgun Class on September 27.<br /><a name='more'></a><div style="border: medium none;">Cost is $80 - this covers NRA booklet, targets, refreshment, etc.</div><div style="border: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border: medium none;">Class begins at 8:00 am at the Winston County Annex Building for classroom instruction. Lunch is provided and afternoon training will be at the Winston/Choctaw Correctional Facility shooting range for live shooting of 50 rounds.</div><div style="border: medium none;"><br /></div>Participants must bring the following:<br /><ul><li>Notepad and pen for notes</li><li>Personal handgun - unloaded.. This handgun will be inspected for safety puposes prior to being allowed on the firing range.</li><li>50 rounds of appropriate ammunition</li><li>Ear plugs</li><li>Shooting glasses or prescription glasses if needed</li><li>Proof of medical insurance</li></ul><div><ul>Pre-registration and Payment must be completed at the Sheriff's Office in the Courthouse. Call the Sheriff's Office &nbsp;at 662-773-5881</ul><ul><li>$80 cash or check</li><li>Make, model and caliber of handgun to be used</li><li>Proof of medical insurance</li><li>Complete a form listing emergency contact and phone #</li><li>Must sign a release of liability form releasing Winston County, Sheriff, WCCRCF and instructors from any liability damages.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYnwM2X3MQw/VA9SXSEbUII/AAAAAAAAP6s/W19iV0yVHPU/s1600/exedegtptmn.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYnwM2X3MQw/VA9SXSEbUII/AAAAAAAAP6s/W19iV0yVHPU/s1600/exedegtptmn.gif" height="74" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div></div></div>William McCullyhttps://plus.google.com/115115943122101453024noreply@blogger.com